Current Issues in Parma
PARMA TAKES INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO FORECLOSED HOMES
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COLUMBIS GAS PIPELINE PROJECT TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS IN TWIN LAKES AREA
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PARMA MAYOR COMMENTS ON THE PASSING
OF JAMES W. DAY
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PARMA MAYOR PRESENTS 5K RACE CHECK
TO PARMA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
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PARMA CITY WEBSITE RECEIVES NATIONAL WEB AWARD FROM JUGGLE.COM
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PARMA ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF SENIOR SAFE AT HOME PROGRAM
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PARMA READY FOR NEXT PHASE OF REGIONAL DISPATCH STUDY
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PARMA WALKABOUT IS ALL ABOUT SAFETY
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PARMA CELEBRATES ITS TRADITIONAL
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
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PARMA MAYOR RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FROM AMERICAN LEGION
Mayor Dean DePiero and American Legion District 13 Commander Bob White.
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PARMA “HOMES FOR HEROES” PROGRAM A
SUCCESS IN THIRD YEAR
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PARMA DIVERSITY VIDEO POSTED ON YOUTUBE
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FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS MEANS GOOD NEWS FOR THE CITY OF PARMA
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BOARD OF HEALTH CALLS PARMA H1N1
VACCINATION CLINIC A GREAT SUCCESS
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PARMA CITY ENGINEER HONORED BY PROFESSIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION
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PARMA WEBSITE CONTINUES GROWTH IN
USER POPULARITY
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PARMA MAYOR ELECTED TO NOACA BOARD
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CSU/LEVIN PARMA STUDY SHOWS POSITIVE
IMPACT ON REGIONAL DISPATCH PROPOSAL
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PARMA MAYOR APPLAUDS GM FOR RECONSIDERING DEALERSHIP CLOSURES
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PARMA ICE RINK SHINES A LIGHT ON STATE
OF THE ART IMPROVEMENTS
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PARMA RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING HELPING TO
MAKE A GREENER COMMUNITY
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PARMA AMONG THE BEST CITIES IN AMERICA TO RAISE YOUR KIDS
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PARMA GAS PIPELINE NEARS COMPLETION
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Grant Allows City of Parma to Continue Infrastructure Improvements
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PARMA OFFERS NEW GRANT PROGRAM TO AID SENIORS TO LIVE “SAFE AT HOME”
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PARMA RESIDENTS BENEFIT FROM DISCOUNT ON ELECTRIC BILLS
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MAYOR DEPIERO TALKS POLITICS WITH VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN
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PARMA MAYOR NOW PODCASTING ON CITY WEBSITE
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Stay informed about what's happening in Parma. Check the Public Policy Issues page often for frequent updates!
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Dear DeanDePiero.com Visitor:

Parma Mayor Dean DePieroI would like to assure you my administration is working around the clock to provide and maintain the quality city services Parma residents have come to expect. And I am proud to say the City of Parma remains strong on all fronts as our community and the entire nation grapples with a serious economic crisis that experts have compared to the Great Depression. The bottom line to my latest State of the City Address is cautious optimism for the future.

While no city is immune to the growing foreclosure dilemma, I am pleased to report the city of Parma has been able to stay fiscally stable and economically strong over the past several months. As you might expect, we are pulling out all the stops in doing all we can to help residents in danger of losing their homes.

At the present time, we have about 250 vacant houses in Parma that are inspected weekly to ensure the property is properly maintained and hazard-free. We seem to be holding our own when you consider Parma has more than 30,000 housing units in all.

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Parma, Ohio - Diversity, With A
Common Thread
 
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We are also working closely with banking and financial institutions, county and state lawmakers, county and state agencies and other housing experts in order to connect all residents with the best people at the right time.

Please don't hesitate to call my office or any member of my administrative team if we can be of assistance to you and your family. Remember, contacting the United Way, "First Call for Help" by dialing 2-1-1 from any phone will put you in touch with a host of economic advisors who can answer your questions and steer you in the right direction. This is a great resource for anyone needing assistance for almost any issue.

I am proud to say we have completed the traffic light signalization project at several busy intersections throughout the city. This is aimed at improving the flow of traffic at all hours of the day and night, preventing chronic congestion along major thoroughfares that has been a common complaint for decades.

We have also successfully completed the installation of hi-tech emergency radio communications that enables the Parma Police Department to talk simultaneously on the same radio system with members of the Parma Fire Department during a crisis or emergency. The new program is a life-saving tool for every resident of our city. We are offering adjoining communities to join this life-saving link with their own safety forces in the near future.

And the City has also completed a long-awaited facelift at the Michael A. Ries Ice Rink that included the installation of dasher boards and glass paneling surrounding the arena. The ice rink remains a great asset to all families and residents in the City of Parma - another big plus for quality of life.

I like to say our city is a great success thanks to Progress through Partnerships. Together we will remain a united, economically strong and close knit community.

Sincerely,

Dean DePiero
Mayor

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This Month in Parma
 August 2010
Sunday 01 Phone Book Recycling Campaign - Cleveland Metroparks, Snow Road Picnic Area, Snow Rd. & Big Creek Parkway - Daily June 1 - September 30 -
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Sunday 01 Summer Band Concert - Tony Morino - Ridgewood Lake Park (Rain Site is Parmatown Mall near the Recreation Department) - 6:30 PM
Monday 02 Planning Commission Submission Deadline - Building/Engineering Department, Parma City Hall - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday 02 Public Hearing - Ordinance 110-10 to rezone parcels on Ridge Road near Day Drive - 6:45 PM
Tuesday 03 Parma Senior High School Free Open Gym - basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, corn hole, and other activities. Drinks and snacks provided. - Parma Senior High School - 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Thursday 05 Parma Senior High School Free Open Gym - basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, corn hole, and other activities. Drinks and snacks provided. - Parma Senior High School - 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Saturday 07 Farmer's Market - Stearn's Homestead - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday 07 Community Used Book Sale - Parmatown Mall near Bath & Body Works - If you are interested in selling your old books, or just donating them to be sold, tables are FREE, please call for further info. Laurie Malto, Marketing Coordinator 440-887-2641 or email: lmalto@parmatown.com - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 08 Summer Band Concert - Wayne Tomsic - Ridgewood Lake Park (Rain Site is Parmatown Mall near the Recreation Department) - 6:30 PM
Tuesday 10 Parma Senior High School Free Open Gym - basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, corn hole, and other activities. Drinks and snacks provided. - Parma Senior High School - 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Thursday 12 Parma Senior High School Free Open Gym - basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, corn hole, and other activities. Drinks and snacks provided. - Parma Senior High School - 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Friday 13 Deadline for the Fall Softball Team Registration -
Saturday 14 Farmer's Market - Stearn's Homestead - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday 15 Summer Band Concert - Ron Stark - Ridgewood Lake Park (Rain Site is Parmatown Mall near the Recreation Department) - 6:30 PM
Monday 16 September Board of Zoning Appeals Submission Deadline - Building/Engineering Department, Parma City Hall - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 17 Parma Senior High School Free Open Gym - basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, corn hole, and other activities. Drinks and snacks provided. - Parma Senior High School - 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Thursday 19 Parma Senior High School Free Open Gym - basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, corn hole, and other activities. Drinks and snacks provided. - Parma Senior High School - 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Saturday 21 Pools Close -
Saturday 21 Computer Round-Up - Parma Service Garage, 5680 Chevrolet Blvd. - 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Saturday 21 Farmer's Market - Stearn's Homestead - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday 21 Girls Youth Volleyball Registration - Recreation Department in Parmatown Mall 7912 Day Drive - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday 21 2nd Rummage Sale - Stearns Homestead - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday 22 2nd Rummage Sale - Stearns Homestead - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday 22 Summer Band Concert - Frank Cardone - Ridgewood Lake Park (Rain Site is Parmatown Mall near the Recreation Department) - 6:30 PM
Wednesday 25 Girls Youth Volleyball Registration - Recreation Department in Parmatown Mall 7912 Day Drive - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 25 Planning Commission Meeting - Council Chamber - 6:30 PM
Friday 27 City Hall Closed - Cost Savings Day - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday 28 Farmer's Market - Stearn's Homestead - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday 29 Summer Band Concert - Fred Sivillo - Ridgewood Lake Park (Rain Site is Parmatown Mall near the Recreation Department) - 6:30 PM
Monday 30 City Council Committee Meetings - Council Chamber - 6:00 PM
Monday 30 City Council Meeting - Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 31 September Building Board of Appeals Submittal Deadline - Building/Engineering Department, Parma City Hall - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 31 Learn to Skate Registration - Ries Rink - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 
 
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Mayor Dean DePiero Eulogizes Former Mayor James Day
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Parma has a NEW city seal!
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New Podcast available: Financial Update for 2009
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Dispose of computers, houshold hazards, phone books and tires
the responsible way!
Parma Recycles!
2010 Special Roundup Schedule
PARMA AMONG THE BEST CITIES IN AMERICA
TO RAISE YOUR KIDS
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